WO2017222243A1 - 복수의 디스플레이를 포함하는 전자 장치 - Google Patents

복수의 디스플레이를 포함하는 전자 장치 Download PDF

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WO2017222243A1
WO2017222243A1 PCT/KR2017/006294 KR2017006294W WO2017222243A1 WO 2017222243 A1 WO2017222243 A1 WO 2017222243A1 KR 2017006294 W KR2017006294 W KR 2017006294W WO 2017222243 A1 WO2017222243 A1 WO 2017222243A1
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문희철
김경태
김기대
박영선
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  • Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device, for example, to an electronic device that is folded or unfolded with a plurality of display devices coupled by a hinge.
  • An electronic device is a device that performs a specific function according to a program installed, such as an electronic notebook, a portable multimedia player, a mobile communication terminal, a tablet PC, a video / audio device, a desktop / laptop computer, a car navigation system, etc. Can mean.
  • electronic devices may output stored information as sound or an image.
  • various functions may be installed in one electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, not only communication functions, but also entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, calendar management or electronic wallet, etc. It is.
  • Such electronic devices are being miniaturized to be conveniently carried by a user.
  • the size of the display of the electronic device is in a trade-off relationship with the miniaturization of the electronic device.
  • one display can display a continuous image through the two displays to realize a large screen, and the two displays are folded together.
  • the portability can be increased.
  • the two displays may not be able to completely implement a continuous image.
  • a physical space is required between the two displays, and a part of the user's body (for example, a finger or the like) may be injured between the spaces.
  • an electronic device is to faithfully implement one continuous image even when two displays are unfolded.
  • an electronic device is intended to prevent a part of a user's body (eg, a finger, etc.) from being caught between two displays.
  • An electronic device may include a first surface and a second surface facing away from the first surface, wherein the first surface includes a first touch screen display and is viewed from above the first surface.
  • the first housing comprises a first side and a second side at a first edge; A third surface and a fourth surface facing away from said third surface, said third surface comprising a second touchscreen display, said third surface extending adjacent said first edge when viewed from above said third surface;
  • a second housing comprising a third side and a fourth side at two edges;
  • At least one processor located in at least one of the first or second housings and electrically connected to the first touchscreen display and / or the second touchscreen display through at least one of the first or second hinge structures ; And a memory positioned in at least one of the first or second housings and electrically connected to the processor, wherein the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure include: a first housing; Allow to rotate relative
  • an electronic device may include a first housing including a first touch screen display; A second housing including a second touch screen display and rotatably coupled to the first housing; A hinge structure disposed between the first housing and the second housing, the hinge structure configured to rotatably couple the first housing and the second housing with respect to each other, the first touch screen display adjacent to the hinge structure.
  • the first side may be curved, and the second side of the second touch screen display adjacent to the hinge structure may be curved to face the first side of the first touch screen display.
  • the first and second touch screen displays may be compared with a continuous screen implemented only by a conventional plane. It is possible to minimize the disconnection part of the screen output from.
  • the first side of the first and second touch screen display is curved, so that the first side of the first and second touch screen display does not interfere with the rotation of the first and second touch screen display, Unlike the electronic device, a space for rotating the first and second touch screen displays is not required. Accordingly, in the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, as the first side surfaces of the first and second touch screen displays are curved, a user's finger is placed between the first and second touch screen displays. It can prevent getting caught.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a first hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a first hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure is coupled between a first housing and a second housing.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion A shown in FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a second hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a second hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure is coupled between a first housing and a second housing.
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged view illustrating part B of FIG. 7 enlarged.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged view illustrating part C of FIG. 10 enlarged.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a side view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device coupled to first and second housings according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is a rear view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device coupled to a first housing and a hinge housing according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 16 is a front view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure coupled to a second housing and a hinge housing.
  • 17 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device coupled to a hinge housing according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a flexible circuit board of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure, coupled to a hinge housing from another angle.
  • FIG. 19 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a first surface of a first housing and a first surface of a second housing of the electronic device are in contact with each other according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 20 is a left side view of FIG. 19.
  • FIG. 21 is a right side view of FIG. 19.
  • FIG. 22 is a perspective view illustrating a keypad of a second touch screen display of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 23 is a front view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 24A is a rear view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 24B is a rear view illustrating a state in which the second housing of the electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 25 is a plan view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 26A is a right side view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to a first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 26B is a left side view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 27A is a bottom view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 27B is an enlarged view illustrating a portion C1 of FIG. 27A enlarged.
  • FIG. 27C is a bottom view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated with respect to the first housing by 0 degrees according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 27D is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion C2 of FIG. 27C.
  • 27E is a bottom view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated between 0 degrees and 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 27F is an enlarged view of a portion C3 of FIG. 27E enlarged.
  • FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to a first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 29 is an enlarged view illustrating a portion D shown in FIG. 28.
  • FIG. 30 is an enlarged view illustrating a portion E illustrated in FIG. 29.
  • FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view of a camera disposed adjacent to a flash.
  • FIG. 32 is a front view illustrating a camera and a flash of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 34 is a rear view illustrating an electronic device according to another one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 35 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line D-D 'shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 36 is an enlarged view illustrating a portion G1 illustrated in FIG. 35.
  • FIG. 37 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion G2 shown in FIG. 35.
  • 38 is a front view illustrating an electronic device according to another one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E-E 'shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 40 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion G3 illustrated in FIG. 39.
  • FIG. 41 is an enlarged view of a portion G4 illustrated in FIG. 39.
  • FIG. 42 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG 43 is a front view illustrating a state of use of the first and second touch screen displays of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 44 is a front view illustrating one screen by a first and second touch screen display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 46 is a front view illustrating another usage state of the first and second touch screen displays of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 47 is a front view illustrating still another usage state of the first and second touch screen displays of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 48A is a front view illustrating still another use state of first and second touch screen displays of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 48B is a front view illustrating still another use state of the first and second touch screen displays of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 49 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which an electronic device is mounted in a longitudinal direction and mounted according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 50 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device inclinedly mounted according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 51 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a first housing of an electronic device is inclinedly mounted according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 52 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a second surface of a first housing and a fourth surface of a second housing of the electronic device face each other, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 53 is a front view of FIG. 52.
  • FIG. 54 is a rear view of FIG. 52.
  • FIG. 55 is a top view of FIG. 52.
  • FIG. 56 is a left side view of FIG. 52.
  • FIG. 57 is a right side view of FIG. 52.
  • FIG. 58 is a bottom view of FIG. 52.
  • FIG. 59 is a block diagram illustrating an operation sequence of rotating the first and second housings of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 60 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which first and second housings of an electronic device are rotated between 0 degrees and 180 degrees according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 61 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which first and second housings of an electronic device are rotated between 180 degrees and 360 degrees according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • expressions such as “having”, “may have”, “includes” or “can include” may refer to a feature such as a component, such as a numerical value, function, operation, or component. ) And does not exclude the presence of additional features.
  • the expression “A or B”, “at least one of A or / and B” or “one or more of A or / and B” and the like includes all possible combinations of the items listed together. can do.
  • “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” or “at least one of A or B,” includes (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, Or (3) both of cases including at least one A and at least one B.
  • first,” “second,” “first,” or “second,” as used herein may modify various components, regardless of order and / or importance, and may configure one component in another. It is used to distinguish it from an element but does not limit its components.
  • the first user device and the second user device may represent different user devices regardless of the order or importance.
  • the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.
  • One component (such as a first component) is "(functionally or communicatively) coupled with / to" to another component (such as a second component) or " When referred to as “connected to”, it should be understood that any component may be directly connected to the other component or may be connected through another component (eg, a third component).
  • a component e.g., a first component
  • another component e.g., a second component
  • no other component e.g., a third component
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • an electronic device 100 includes a first housing 101, a second housing 103, and hinge structures 105 and 107, and includes a hinge structure ( 105 and 107 may rotatably couple the second housing 103 and the first housing 101 to each other, so that the second housing 103 may open and close the first housing 101. .
  • the hinge structures 105 and 107 may include a first hinge structure 105 and a second hinge structure 107 provided at both ends of the first housing 101 and the second housing 103, respectively. have.
  • the first hinge structure 105 includes a first hinge connection portion 151, a first gear 153, a first idle gear 155, a second idle gear 156, a second gear 154, and a second hinge.
  • the connection part 152, the support parts 157 and 158, and the hinge housing 150a may be included.
  • the first hinge connection part 151 may be coupled to the first housing 101 by a bolt (not shown) having a first coupling hole 151a for fastening with the first housing 101.
  • a screw thread may be formed on an inner surface of the first coupling hole 151 a, and the first hinge connection part 151 may be coupled to the first housing 101 by a bolt.
  • a second coupling hole (not shown) corresponding to the first coupling hole 151a may be formed in the first housing 101, and the bolt is connected to the first coupling hole 151a and the second coupling hole 151a.
  • the first hinge connector 151 may be coupled to the first housing 101 while being inserted into the coupling hole.
  • the first hinge connection part 151 may have a third coupling hole 151b into which the first gear shaft 153a of the first gear 153 is inserted.
  • the first gear shaft 153a may have a polygonal shape, and the third coupling hole 151b may have a shape corresponding to the first gear shaft 153a.
  • the first gear 153 may rotate together with the first hinge connecting portion 151.
  • the first idle gear 155 may be rotatably engaged with the first gear 153.
  • the second idle gear 156 may be rotatably engaged with the first idle gear 155.
  • the second gear 154 may be rotatably engaged with the second idle gear 156.
  • the second hinge connection part 152 may be coupled to the second housing 103 by a rivet (not shown) having a fourth coupling hole 152a for fastening with the second housing 103.
  • a screw thread may be formed on an inner surface of the fourth coupling hole 152a, and the second hinge connection part 152 may be coupled to the second housing 103 by a bolt.
  • a fifth coupling hole (not shown) corresponding to the fourth coupling hole 152a may be formed in the second housing 103, and the bolt is connected to the fourth coupling hole 152a and the fifth coupling hole.
  • the second hinge connector 152 may be coupled to the second housing 103 while being inserted into the coupling hole.
  • the second hinge connector 152 may have a sixth coupling hole 152b into which the second gear shaft 154a of the second gear 154 is inserted.
  • the second gear shaft 154a may have a polygonal shape, and the sixth coupling hole 152b may have a shape corresponding to the second gear shaft 154a.
  • the support parts 157 and 158 may include a first support part 157 and a second support part 158 which rotatably support the first and second gears 153 and 154 and the first idle gears 155 and 156. It may include.
  • the first support part 157 may include first and second idle gear shafts formed at one end of the first and second gear shafts 153a and 154a and the first and second idle gears 155 and 156.
  • a plurality of first support holes 157a and 157b into which one end of 155a and 156a is inserted may be formed.
  • the second support part 158 may include first and second idle gear shafts formed at the other ends of the first and second gear shafts 153a and 154a and the first and second idle gears 155 and 156.
  • a plurality of second support holes 158a and 158b into which the other ends of the 155a and 156a are inserted may be formed.
  • the hinge housing 150a may accommodate the first and second gears 153 and 154, the first and second idle gears 155 and 156, and the support parts 157 and 158.
  • the first hinge structure 105 of the electronic device 100 is an elastic member 159 for pressing the second support portion 158 and one surface of the elastic member 159. It may further include a washer (159c) in contact with.
  • the elastic member 159 may be accommodated in the hinge housing 150a and penetrate the first and second gear shafts 153a and 154a to be connected to the first and second gears 153 and 154.
  • the elastic member 159 may be made of a plate spring.
  • the washer 159c may be accommodated in the hinge housing 150a and penetrate the first and second gear shafts 153a and 154a to be connected to the first and second gears 153 and 154.
  • a partition wall 150c may be formed in the hinge housing 150a, and the washer 159c may be disposed between the partition wall 150c and the elastic member 159.
  • the elastic member 159 may press the second support part 158 while being supported by the partition wall 150c of the hinge housing 150a.
  • the second hinge structure 107 includes a first hinge connector 171, a second hinge connector 172, a first gear 173, a second gear 174, a first idle gear 175, and a second idler.
  • the gear 176, the support parts 177 and 178, the elastic member 179, and the hinge housing 170a may be included.
  • a first coupling hole 171a and a third coupling hole 171b are formed in the first hinge connecting portion 171, and a fourth coupling hole 172a and a sixth coupling hole are formed in the second hinge connecting portion 172.
  • the first gear 173 includes a first gear shaft 173a
  • the second gear 174 includes a second gear shaft 174a
  • the first idle gear 175 includes a first idle gear shaft 175a
  • the second idle gear 176 includes a second idle gear shaft 176a
  • the supports 177, 178 are provided with a first support 177.
  • first support holes 177a and 177b in the first support part 177, and second support holes 178a and 178b in the second support part 178. have.
  • the elastic members 179 and 179c may include a first elastic member 179 and a second elastic member 179c provided on one surface of the first elastic member 179 to the first hinge structure 105. In comparison, an elastic force for pressing the second support part 178 may be increased.
  • a third support 178d is provided between the first elastic member 179 and the second support 178, and the washer 178e includes the second support 178 and the third support 178d. It may be provided between).
  • the second hinge structure 107 may include a fourth support 179d, a nut 179f, and a second washer 179e.
  • the fourth support part 179d may contact one surface of the second elastic member 179c.
  • the nut 179f may be coupled to the first and second gear shafts 173a and 174a while contacting one surface of the fourth support part 179d. Threads are formed at the other ends of the first and second gear shafts 173a and 174a to press the fourth support part 179d while the nut 179f is fastened along the threads.
  • the second washer 179e may be provided between the fourth support part 179d and the nut 179f.
  • the first gear shaft 153a of the first hinge structure 105 and the first gear shaft 173a of the second hinge structure 107 form a first virtual axis A1 to form the first housing ( 101 may rotate about the first virtual axis A1 while having the first virtual axis A1.
  • the second gear shaft 154a of the first hinge structure 105 and the second gear shaft 174a of the second hinge structure 107 form a second virtual axis A2 to form the second virtual shaft A2.
  • the housing 103 may rotate about the first virtual axis A2 while having the second virtual axis A2.
  • the second housing 103 may rotate between 0 and 360 degrees with respect to the first housing 101.
  • the angle representing 0 to 360 degrees may be defined as an angle of the second housing 103 with respect to the first housing 101.
  • an angle between the first housing 101 and the second housing 103 may be defined as 0 degrees.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a first hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first and second gears 153 and 154 and the first and second idle gears 155 and 156 may include the first support part 157 and the second support part 158. Can rotate in engagement with each other.
  • the first hinge connector 151 rotates together with the first gear 153
  • the first idle gear 155 meshed with the first gear 153 rotates in the opposite direction to the first gear 153.
  • the second idle gear 155 meshed with the first idle gear 155 rotates in the same direction as the first gear 153
  • the second gear 154 meshed with the second idle gear 155. May rotate together with the second hinge connector 152 in a direction opposite to the first gear 153. That is, the first hinge connector 151 may rotate in the opposite direction to the second hinge connector 152.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a first hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure is coupled between a first housing and a second housing.
  • 4 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion A shown in FIG. 3.
  • 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first housing 101 may include a first side portion 101b at one end of the first edge 101a, and the second housing 103 may include a second portion.
  • One end of the edge 103a may include a third side 103b.
  • the first hinge structure 105 may connect the first side portion 101b and the third side portion 103b.
  • the first housing 101, the first side portion 101b is coupled to the first hinge connection portion 151, can rotate together with the first hinge connection portion 151, the second housing 103 ),
  • the third side portion 103b may be coupled to the second hinge connecting portion 152 to rotate together with the second hinge connecting portion 152.
  • the first hinge connection portion 151 is sequential to the first gear 153, the first idle gear 155, the second idle gear 156, and the second gear 154.
  • the connection may rotate in a direction opposite to the rotation of the second hinge connector 152.
  • the elastic member 159 is supported by the partition wall 150c of the hinge housing 150a and provides an elastic force in a first direction 1 toward the second support part 158 to provide the second support part 158. Can be pressurized. As the elastic member 159 presses the second support part 158, the second support part 158 is in surface contact with the first and second gears 153 and 154 and the first and second gears. Rotation of 153 and 154 may be limited. The elastic member 159 may limit rotation of the first housing 103 with respect to the first housing 101 by limiting rotation of the first and second gears 153 and 154.
  • the electronic device 100 may include a flexible circuit board electrically connecting the first housing 101 and the second housing 103 through the hinge case 150a. 108) may be further included.
  • the hinge housing 150a of the first hinge structure may have a first width H1 along a length direction.
  • the second width H2, which is a portion of the first width H1 may correspond to the length of the flexible circuit board 108 accommodated in the hinge housing 150a. Description of the flexible circuit board 108 will be described later.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a second hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first and second gears 173 and 174 and the first and second idle gears 175 and 176 may include the first support part 177 and the second support part 178. Can rotate in engagement with each other.
  • first hinge connection portion 171 When the first hinge connection portion 171 rotates together with the first gear 173, the first idle gear 175 engaged with the first gear 153 rotates in the opposite direction to the first gear 173.
  • the second idle gear 175 meshing with the first idle gear 175 rotates in the same direction as the first gear 173, and the second gear 174 meshes with the second idle gear 175. May rotate together with the second hinge connector 172 in a direction opposite to the first gear 173. That is, the first hinge connector 171 may rotate in a direction opposite to the second hinge connector 172.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a second hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure is coupled between a first housing and a second housing.
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged view illustrating part B of FIG. 7 enlarged.
  • 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second hinge structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first housing 101 may include a second side portion 101c at the other end of the first edge 101a, and the second housing 103 may be The other side of the second edge 103a may include a fourth side portion 103c.
  • the first housing 101, the second side portion 101c is coupled to the first hinge connection portion 171, can rotate together with the first hinge connection portion 171, the second housing 103 ),
  • the fourth side portion 103c may be coupled to the second hinge connecting portion 172 to rotate together with the second hinge connecting portion 172.
  • the first hinge connection portion 171 is sequential to the first gear 173, the first idle gear 175, the second idle gear 176, and the second gear 174.
  • the connection may rotate in a direction opposite to the rotation of the second hinge connector 172.
  • the first housing 101 may rotate relatively in the first and second hinge structures 105 and 107 along the first virtual axis A1, and the second housing 103 may be rotated.
  • the first and second hinge structures 105 and 107 may rotate relative to the second virtual axis A2.
  • the elastic members 179 and 179c may press the second support part 178 by providing an elastic force in a second direction 2 toward the second support part 178.
  • the second direction 2 may be opposite to the first direction 1.
  • the elastic members 179 and 179c press the second support part 178, the second support part 178 is in surface contact with the first and second gears 173 and 174 while the first and second parts are in contact with each other. It is possible to limit the rotation of the two gears 173 and 174.
  • the elastic members 179 and 179c may restrict rotation of the first and second gears 173 and 174, thereby limiting rotation of the first housing 103 with respect to the first housing 101. have.
  • the first hinge structure 105 (FIG. 5) is provided with the flexible circuit board 108 (FIG. 5) having a length corresponding to the second width (H2), the elastic member of the first hinge structure
  • Each of 159 and 159 and the washer 159c of the first hinge structure may be accommodated in the first hinge structure 105 except for the second width H2.
  • two or less elastic members 159 (FIG.) Of the first hinge structure and washers 159c of the first hinge structure are accommodated in the hinge housing 150a (FIG. 5) of the first hinge structure.
  • the hinge housing 170a of the second hinge structure 107 may have a third width H3 along the length direction.
  • the third width H3 may correspond to the design of the first hinge structure 105 (FIG. 5) and the second hinge structure 107, so that the hinge housing 150a, It may have the same length as the first width H1 of FIG. 5).
  • the elastic member more than the hinge housing 150a (FIG. 5) of the first hinge structure. 179 and 179c and the washers 178e and 179e.
  • at least two elastic members 179 and 179c of the second hinge structure and washers 178e and 179e of the second hinge structure may be accommodated in the hinge housing 170a of the second hinge structure.
  • the second hinge structure 107 has more elastic members 179 and 179c than the first hinge structure 105 (FIG. 5), the second hinge structure 107 of the second hinge structure 179, The elastic force may be greater than the elastic force by the elastic members 159 of the first hinge structure.
  • the second hinge structure 107 provides greater elastic force than the first hinge structure 105 (FIG. 5), thereby limiting the relative rotation of the first and second housings 101 and 103.
  • the first hinge structure 105 may limit the relative rotation of the first and second housings 101 and 103 to about 30 to 40%
  • the second hinge structure 107 may be formed of the first hinge structure 105.
  • the relative rotation of the first and second housings 101 and 103 may be limited to about 60 to 70%.
  • the second hinge structure 107 is compared with the first hinge structure 105 in order to prevent damage to the components of the second hinge structure due to elastic force by the elastic members 179 and 179c. More washers 178e, 179e can be accommodated.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged view illustrating part C of FIG. 10 enlarged.
  • the first gear 153 rotates in a direction opposite to the second gear 155, the first housing 101 rotating together with the first gear 153.
  • the second gear 155 may rotate in a direction opposite to the second housing 103 that rotates together with the second gear 155.
  • the first hinge structure 105 includes an even number of idle gears 155 and 156 between the first gear 153 and the second gear 154, so that the first gear 153 and the The second gear 154 may rotate in opposite directions.
  • the first gear 153, the first idle gear 155, the second idle gear 156, and the second gear 154 are sequentially connected to the first gear 153.
  • the second idle gear 156 may rotate in the same direction, and the first idle gear and the second gear 154 may rotate in a direction opposite to the first gear 153.
  • the first housing 101 may rotate together with the first gear 153, and the second housing 103 may rotate together with the second gear 154.
  • the first housing 103 rotates relative to the second housing 103 and the second housing 103.
  • Rotation of the first housing 101 may be interlocked with each other. For example, when the first housing 101 rotates about 10 degrees with respect to the second housing 103, the second housing 103 rotates about 10 degrees simultaneously with respect to the first housing 101. As such, the first housing 101 may have approximately 20 degrees with respect to the second housing 103.
  • the first housing 101 rotates about the first virtual axis 153p (eg, the first virtual axis A1 shown in FIG. 7) of the first gear 153
  • the second housing ( 103 may rotate about the second virtual axis 154p (eg, the second virtual axis A2 shown in FIG. 7) of the second gear 153.
  • a first connection line L1 connecting the first virtual shaft 153p of the first gear 153 and the second virtual shaft 154p of the second gear 154 may include the first idle gear 155. It may cross the second connecting line (L2) connecting the hinge shaft 155p of the () and the hinge shaft 156p of the second idle gear 156.
  • the first connection line L1 may have an obtuse angle ⁇ with respect to the second connection line L2.
  • 12 is a perspective view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 13 is a side view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 14 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device coupled to first and second housings according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the flexible circuit board 108 may electrically connect the first circuit board of the first housing 101 and the second circuit board of the second housing 103.
  • the flexible circuit board 108 may include a first connector 181, a first connector 182, a second connector 183, a third connector 184, and a second connector 185.
  • the first connector 181 may be connected to the first circuit board of the first housing 101.
  • the first connector 182 may extend from the first connector 181 to the inside of the hinge housing 150a.
  • the second connection portion 183 may extend from the first connection portion 182 and be accommodated in the hinge housing 150a.
  • the second connection portion 183 may be made of a flexible material and bent. When the second housing 103 rotates with respect to the first housing 101, the second connection portion 183 may be unfolded or folded.
  • the third connector 184 may be extended from the second connector 183 and accommodated in the second housing 103.
  • the second connector 185 may extend from the third connector 184 and be connected to a second circuit board of the second housing 103
  • the flexible circuit board 108 may include a first circuit board and a second housing of the first housing 101 through a hinge housing 150a of the first hinge structure. It is not limited to electrically connecting the second circuit board of 103, and the first circuit board of the first housing 101 and the second of the second housing 103 through the hinge housing of the second hinge structure.
  • the circuit board can be electrically connected.
  • FIG. 15 is a rear view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device coupled to a first housing and a hinge housing according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 16 is a front view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure coupled to a second housing and a hinge housing.
  • the first housing 101 is provided with a first circuit board 101e, and a first connection 181 of the flexible circuit board is attached to the first circuit board 101e.
  • the flexible circuit board 108 (FIG. 21) may be electrically connected to the first circuit board 101e of the first housing 101.
  • a second circuit board 103 may be provided in the second housing 103, and a second connection part 185 of the flexible circuit board may be attached to the second circuit board 103e.
  • the flexible circuit board 108 (FIG. 21) may be electrically connected to the second circuit board 103e of the second housing 101.
  • a power supply may be supplied to the second circuit board through the flexible circuit board 108 (FIG. 21).
  • 17 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a flexible circuit board of an electronic device coupled to a hinge housing according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • a stopper 183a attached along an inner side surface of the hinge housing 150a may be disposed in the hinge housing 150a.
  • the stopper 183a may reduce the internal space of the hinge housing 150a in which the second connecting portion 183 is accommodated, thereby reducing twisting when the second connecting portion 183 is bent or unfolded.
  • a reinforcing member 183b is attached to a portion where the first connection portion 182 and the second connection portion 183 intersect or a portion where the second connection portion 183 and the third connection portion 184 cross each other.
  • the twisting of the portion crossing the first connecting portion 182 and the second connecting portion 183 or the crossing of the second connecting portion 183 and the third connecting portion 184 may be reduced. That is, the reinforcing member 183b may secure durability and electrical connection of a portion crossing the first, second, and third connection portions 182, 183, and 184.
  • FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a flexible circuit board of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure, coupled to a hinge housing from another angle.
  • the first connecting portion 182 or the second connecting portion 184 is formed of a multilayer flexible circuit board, and is twisted according to the relative rotation of the first housing 101 and the second housing 103. Can be prevented.
  • FIG. 19 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a first surface of a first housing and a third surface of a second housing of the electronic device are in contact with each other according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 20 is a left side view of FIG. 19.
  • 21 is a right side view of FIG. 19.
  • a third surface of the second housing 103 (eg, the third surface 131 of the second housing 103 shown in FIG. 23) may be formed in the first housing 101.
  • First surface eg, the first surface 111 of the first housing 101 shown in FIG. 23. That is, the first touch screen display 112 (FIG. 23) of the first housing 101 may contact each other with the second touch screen display 132 (FIG. 23) of the second housing 101.
  • a state in which the first surface 111 of the first housing 101 contacts the third surface 131 of the second housing 103 may be defined as a first state.
  • the first state may be defined as an angle at which the first and third surfaces 111, 132 and FIG. 23 are 0 degrees with respect to each other.
  • first and second hinge structures 105 and 107 may be formed using the elastic members 159, 179 and 179c so that the first and third surfaces 111 and 131 may be free of external force.
  • the selected angle may be between 0 degrees and 360 degrees.
  • a speaker hole 136 may be formed on the second surface 135 of the second housing. Detailed description of the speaker hole 136 will be described later.
  • the electronic device 100 is configured such that the first surface of the first housing 101 and the first surface of the second housing 103 are in contact with each other.
  • the second touch screen display 132 (FIG. 23) from being exposed to the outside, the first touch screen display 112 (FIG. 23) and the second touch screen display 132 (FIG. 23) may be protected from the outside. have.
  • FIG. 22 is a perspective view illustrating a keypad of a second touch screen display of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the second housing 103 is rotated with respect to the first housing 101 so that an angle between the first housing 101 and the second housing 103 is about 90 degrees to 180 degrees. May be less than.
  • the second housing 103 may be mounted while facing the user's knee (or desk).
  • a screen may be implemented on the first touch screen display 111, and keypads I1 and I2 may be implemented on the second touch screen display 132.
  • keypads I1 and I2 may be implemented on the second touch screen display 132.
  • a game screen may be implemented on the first touch screen display 411, and game operation keys I1 and I2 may be implemented on the first touch screen display 132. have. That is, the user may conveniently use the game operation keys I1 and I2 for game operation on the second touch screen display 132 while using the game screen widely on the first touch screen display 112.
  • the second housing 103 may have an angle of about 90 to 180 degrees with respect to the first housing 101, and the fourth housing 103 may be formed.
  • the user drives a document writing application with a surface (eg, the opposite side of the surface on which the first touchscreen display 132 is disposed) of the second housing 103 mounted on the user's lap (or desk).
  • a document preparation application may be implemented in the first touch screen display 112
  • a keypad may be implemented in the second touch screen display 132.
  • the keypad may include any one or more of an English keypad, a Korean keypad, a numeric keypad, and a special character keypad.
  • the keypad may be one of the English keypad, the Korean keypad, the numeric keypad, and the special character keypad. It may include a keypad switch button to switch to another.
  • FIG. 23 is a front view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first housing 101 may include a first surface 111, a first curved surface, and a third curved surface.
  • the first curved surface may extend from the first surface 111 toward the second surface 115 (FIG. 24B) along the first edge 101 a (FIG. 3).
  • the third curved surface may be located opposite to the first curved surface.
  • the first touch screen display 112 may be disposed in the first housing 101.
  • the first touch screen display 112 includes a first flat portion 112a disposed on the first surface 111 of the first housing 101 and a first flexible display 112b corresponding to the first curved surface. ) And a third flexible display 112c formed corresponding to the third curved surface.
  • a speaker 113a, a camera 113b, a detection sensor 113c, and a flash 113d may be disposed on the first surface 111 of the first housing 101.
  • the detection sensor 113c may be an optical detection sensor that detects light. For example, when a user makes a call using an electronic device, the user's body may detect a change in light depending on whether the user's body is close to the detection sensor 113c.
  • the detection sensor 113c may be a sensor that detects a change in capacitance according to the contact of the user's body.
  • a home key 113e and a function key 113f and 113g may be disposed on the first surface 111 of the first housing 101.
  • the first housing 101 may include a window member that protects the first touch screen display 112.
  • the window member may be glass, transparent reinforced plastic.
  • a power key 114a and a volume adjustment key 114b may be disposed on the second side surface of the first housing 101.
  • the second housing 103 may include a third surface 131, a second curved surface, and a fourth curved surface.
  • the second curved surface may extend from the first surface 131 toward the second surface 135 (FIG. 24B) along the second edge 103a (FIG. 3).
  • the fourth curved surface may be positioned opposite to the second curved surface.
  • the first curved surface and the third curved surface may have substantially the same curvature, and the second curved surface and the fourth curved surface may have substantially the same curved surface.
  • the first surface 111 and the third surface 131 may have substantially the same area as each other.
  • the second touch screen display 132 may be disposed in the second housing 103.
  • the second touch screen display 132 may include a first planar portion 132a disposed on the third surface 131 of the second housing 103 and a second flexible display 112c corresponding to the second curved surface. ) And a fourth flexible display 112b formed corresponding to the fourth curved surface.
  • the second housing 103 may not be physically provided with a separate home key or function key, and the home key 133a or function keys 133b and 133c may be implemented in the second touch screen display 132.
  • first flexible display 112b of the first touch screen display 112 and the second flexible display 132b of the second touch screen display 132 may have the first hinge structure 105 and the second.
  • a screen disposed between the hinge structures 107 to prevent the screen output from the first flexible display 112b and the second flexible display 132b from being interfered with by the first and second hinge structures 105 and 107. can do.
  • first touch screen display 112 and the second touch screen display 132 may have substantially the same size and may be positioned to overlap each other in the first state.
  • FIG. 7 is a rear view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the second surface 115 of the first housing 101 faces the first surface 111 (FIG. 23) of the first housing 101 and may be made of a metallic material.
  • the fourth surface 135 of the second housing 103 faces the third surface 131 (FIG. 23) of the second housing 103 and may be made of a metal material. As shown in FIG. 19, the second housing 103 is rotated relative to the first housing 101 such that the third surface 131, FIG. 23 of the second housing is the first surface of the first housing. When contacting with each other (111, FIG. 23) facing, a speaker hole 136 may be formed at a position corresponding to the speakers 113a and 23 in the second housing 103. When the speaker 113a generates an acoustic signal, the acoustic signal may be transmitted to the outside of the fourth surface 135 of the second housing 103 via the speaker hole 136. The user may receive a sound signal through the speaker hole 136 and make a call even when the first and second housings 101 and 103 are folded.
  • the speaker hole 136 is not formed in the second housing 103, and the second housing 103 has a position corresponding to the speaker 113a (FIG. 23).
  • the second speaker may be provided in the.
  • Reference numeral 136 illustrated in FIG. 24 may correspond to a second speaker. The user may receive a sound signal through the second speaker and make a call even when the first and second housings 101 and 103 are folded.
  • 24B is a rear view illustrating a state in which the second housing of the electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the second housing 103 of the electronic device may include a third touch screen display 139.
  • the third touch screen display 139 may be disposed on the fourth surface 135 of the second housing 103.
  • the third touch screen display 139 may display a screen for transmitting simple information to the user. For example, one or more of a clock, a date, or a call alarm message may be displayed on the third touch screen display 139.
  • the third touch screen display 139 is not limited to displaying a clock, a date, or a call alarm message, and may display various information that can be displayed briefly by a user's setting. That is, as shown in Figure 19, when the angle between the first housing 101 and the second housing 103 is 0 degrees, the user and the first housing 101 to check the brief information such as time
  • the information displayed on the third touch screen display 139 may be used without having to open the second housing 103.
  • 25 is a plan view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the upper surface 117 of the first housing 101 may be made of a metal material, and the upper surface 117 of the first housing 101 may be used as an antenna radiator. Segments 117a and 117b may be formed on the upper surface 117 of the first housing to block electrical connection.
  • the first surface 111 of the first housing has a first height D1 with respect to the second surface 115 of the first housing, and the home key 113e is formed on the first surface 111 of the housing.
  • the second height P1 may be smaller than the first height D1, thereby preventing the home key 113e from protruding from the first surface 111 of the first housing. That is, when the first touch screen display 112 (FIG. 23) and the second touch screen display 132 (FIG. 23) face each other, the home key 113e may have the third surface 131 of the second housing.
  • the home key 113e is not limited to a button structure moved by an external force, and the home key 113e is formed of a pattern printed on the first surface 111.
  • a touch panel may be provided below the first surface 111 to recognize a user's touch.
  • the home key 113e is not limited to a pattern printed on the first surface 111, and a groove is formed on the first surface 111, so that the home key 113e may be touched.
  • the third surface 131 of the second housing may be prevented from contacting.
  • the groove may be formed in various forms such as a pattern of the existing home key.
  • the upper surface 137 of the second housing 103 may be made of a metal material, and the upper surface 137 of the second housing 103 may be used as an antenna radiator. Segments 137a and 137b may be formed on the upper surface 137 of the second housing to block electrical connection.
  • FIG. 26A is a right side view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to a first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • a storage unit 114c may be disposed to store the storage medium.
  • the storage medium may be a subscribe identity module card (SIM card) or an SD card.
  • FIG. 26B is a left side view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • a fourth flexible display 132c of the second touch screen display may be disposed on the fourth edge 134 of the second housing 103.
  • the storage unit 114c (FIG. 15) is not limited to being disposed at the third edge 114 of the first housing 101, but is disposed at the fourth edge 134 of the second housing 103. May be
  • 27A is a bottom view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to a first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the lower side 118 of the first housing 101 may be made of a metal, and the lower side 118 of the first housing 101 may be used as an antenna radiator.
  • segmental portions 118a and 118b may be formed to block electrical connection.
  • the lower side 118 of the first housing may be provided with a connector 118a for battery charging and data transmission, and a connection hole 118b to which an earphone jack is connected.
  • the lower side 138 of the second housing 103 may be made of a metal material, and the lower side 138 of the second housing 103 may be used as an antenna radiator.
  • segmental portions 138a and 138b may be formed to cut off electrical connections.
  • a microphone hole 138a may be provided on the lower surface 138 of the second housing.
  • FIG. 27B is an enlarged view illustrating a portion C1 of FIG. 27A enlarged.
  • FIG. 27C is a bottom view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated with respect to the first housing by 0 degrees according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure;
  • FIG. 27D is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion C2 of FIG. 27C.
  • 27E is a bottom view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated between 0 degrees and 180 degrees with respect to the first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 27F is an enlarged view of a portion C3 of FIG. 27E enlarged.
  • a gap is formed between the first edge 101a of the first housing 101 and the second edge 103a of the second housing 103, and the gap is formed.
  • a gap may prevent the first edge 101a and the second edge 103a from contacting each other.
  • the gap may correspond to a length of about 0.1 to 0.3 mm.
  • the first housing 101 has a first thickness T1 from the first surface to the second surface, and the second housing 103 is formed from the third surface to the fourth surface. It may have two thicknesses (T2).
  • the first thickness T1 of the first housing 101 may be equal to or smaller than the second thickness T2 of the second housing 103.
  • the first virtual axis A1 is positioned at the height of half of the first thickness T1 with respect to the first surface, and the second virtual axis A2 is the second thickness with respect to the third surface. It may be located at the height of half of (T2).
  • the dotted line connecting the first virtual axis A1 and the second virtual axis A2 may be defined as a connection line I1.
  • the distance from the first virtual axis A1 to the first surface or to the second surface is defined as a first rotation radius R1 and from the second virtual axis A2 to the third surface or
  • the distance to the fourth surface may be defined as the second rotation radius R2.
  • the first rotation radius R1 may correspond to a value obtained by dividing the sum of the first thickness T1 and the second thickness T2 by four.
  • the second rotation radius R2 may be the same as the first rotation radius R1.
  • the distance between the first virtual axis A1 and the second virtual axis A2 corresponds to the length of the sum of the first rotation radius R1, the second rotation radius R2, and the gap. Can be.
  • the distance between the first virtual axis A1 and the second virtual axis A2 may be equal to or greater than half of the sum of the first thickness T1 and the second thickness T2.
  • the distance from the first edge 101a to the first virtual axis A1 along the connection line I1 may be equal to or smaller than the first rotation radius R1.
  • the distance from the second edge 103a to the second virtual axis A2 along the connection line I1 may be equal to or smaller than the second rotation radius R2.
  • the distance from the first virtual axis A1 to the first surface in the vertical direction of the connection line I1 is the third from the first virtual axis A1 in the vertical direction of the connection line I1. It may be equal to the distance to the surface.
  • the distance from the second virtual axis A2 to the second surface in the vertical direction of the connecting line I1 is the third from the second virtual axis A2 in the vertical direction of the connecting line I1. It may be equal to the distance to the surface.
  • the edge 101a of the first housing 101 may be present inside the first circle R3 having the first rotation radius R1.
  • the edge 103a of the second housing 103 may exist inside the second circle R4 having the second rotation radius R2.
  • the edge 101a of the first housing 101 is in the first circle R3, and as the edge 103a of the second housing 103 is in the second circle R4, the edge 101a is present in the second circle R4.
  • the first housing 101 that rotates about the first virtual axis A1 may not interfere with the second housing 103 that rotates about the second virtual axis A2.
  • the gap may be continuously formed while the first housing 101 is rotated between 0 and 360 degrees with respect to the second housing 103.
  • FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a second housing of an electronic device is rotated 180 degrees with respect to a first housing, according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the first housing 101 may have a first thickness D1 corresponding to a length from the second surface 115 of the first housing to the first surface 111 of the first housing.
  • the second housing 103 may have a second thickness D2 corresponding to a length from the fourth surface 135 of the second housing to the third surface 131 of the second housing.
  • the first thickness D1 is equal to the second thickness D2
  • the second housing 103 is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first housing 101.
  • the first surface 111 and the third surface 131 of the second housing may lie on the same plane.
  • FIG. 29 is an enlarged view illustrating a portion D shown in FIG. 28.
  • the first touch screen display 112 may include a window member 112d, a touch panel 112e, a display module 112f, and a protection member 112g.
  • the window member 112d may protect the inside of the first touch screen display 112.
  • the touch panel 112e may be attached to one surface of the window member 112d.
  • the touch panel 112e may be attached by the adhesive member 112h.
  • the adhesive member 112h may be made of an adhesive or an adhesive tape.
  • the display module 112f may be attached to one surface of the touch panel 112e by an adhesive member 112h.
  • the display module 112f may be an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or an LCD (LCD).
  • the first flexible display 132b may include a first OLED.
  • the protective member 112g may be attached to one surface of the display module 112f by an adhesive member.
  • the protective member 112g may protect the shock that may be applied to the display module 112f.
  • the protective member 112g may be formed in black to reduce the reflection of light emitted from the outside through the first touch screen display 112.
  • first housing 101 may rotate about a first virtual axis 101p (for example, the first virtual axis A1, FIG. 24), and the second housing 103 may be rotated about the first virtual axis 101p.
  • the second virtual axis 103p may be rotated about the second virtual axis A2 (see FIG. 24).
  • the first display 112 including the window member 112d, the touch panel 112e, the display module 112f, and the protection member may be curved about the first virtual axis 101p.
  • the second touchscreen display 132 may include a window member 132d, a touch panel 132e, a display module 132f, and a protection member 132g, similar to the first touchscreen display 112. Detailed description of the components will be omitted.
  • the second touch screen display 132 including the window member 132d, the touch panel 132e, the display module 132f, and the protection member 132g may be curved about the second virtual axis 103p.
  • the second flexible display 132b may include a second OLED.
  • a display module may not be disposed between the first virtual axis 101p and the second virtual axis 103p for the relative rotation of the first touch screen display and the second touch screen display.
  • the screen is disposed between the first virtual axis 101p and the second virtual axis 103p (L3). A problem may occur that is not displayed.
  • each of the first touch screen display 112 and the second touch screen display 132 may include a first edge and a second housing of the first housing 101.
  • the second edge of the 103 may be curved to prevent interference with the relative rotation of the first housing 101 and the second housing 103.
  • first flexible display 112b of the first touch screen display 112 and the second flexible display 132b of the second touch screen display 132 may have the first virtual axis 101p and the second. It may be located between the virtual axis (103p). That is, the display module of the first touch screen display 112 and the display module of the second touch screen display 132 may be adjacent to each other.
  • first flexible display 112b may have the first edge.
  • the display device may include a first display edge extending along the second edge
  • the second flexible display 132b may include a second display edge extending along the second edge.
  • the distance L3 between the first virtual axis 101p and the second virtual axis 103p may be greater than the second distance L4 between the first display edge and the second display edge. That is, the first display edge is adjacent to the second display edge, so that a part of the user's body is separated between the second distance L4 even when the first and second housings 101 and 103 are rotated relative to each other. It can prevent getting caught.
  • An electronic device may be configured at the end of the display module 112e of the first touch screen display 112 as compared to the screen section L3 which is not implemented by a conventional electronic device. It is possible to shorten the screen section that is not implemented between the ends L4 of the display module 132e of the second touch screen display 132. That is, as the display module of the first touch screen display 112 and the display module of the second touch screen display 132 are adjacent to each other, between the first and second touch screen displays 112 and 132. Screens displayed on the first and second touch screen displays 112 and 132 may be continuously displayed by narrowing the intervals of the gaps.
  • FIG. 30 is an enlarged view illustrating a portion E illustrated in FIG. 29.
  • the second touch screen display 132 may include a first area F1, a second area F2, a third area F3, and a fourth area F4.
  • An image may be output from the first planar portion 132a in the first region F1.
  • the display module 132e may be provided to output an image.
  • the display module 132e is provided, but the pixels for actually outputting the image are not disposed, so the image may not be output. Since the display module 132e is not provided in the fourth region F4, an image may not be output.
  • FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view of a camera disposed adjacent to a flash.
  • FIG. 32 is a front view illustrating a camera and a flash of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 33 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C 'shown in FIG.
  • the light 3 emitted from the flash 21 is directed to the camera 23 through the window member 22. Can be delivered. Such light 3 may directly affect the image sensor of the camera, which may cause a problem that the quality of the image implemented by the camera is degraded.
  • the camera 113b of the electronic device may have a predetermined distance (eg, 30 mm) or more from the flash 113d. It can be placed far enough apart.
  • the speaker 113a and the detection sensor 113c may be provided between the camera 113b and the flash 113d to block light that is moved through the window member 112d.
  • the window member 112d may include a flash window disposed in an area irradiated by the flash 113d.
  • the flash window may be inserted into a hole formed in the window member 112d.
  • a side surface of the flash window may be provided with a blocking member for blocking light.
  • the blocking member may include a metal or a dye attached to the side surface of the flash window by plating or painting. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, even when the camera 113b and the flash 113d are disposed adjacent to each other, the light irradiated from the flash 113d is transmitted to the window by the flash window having the blocking member. Can be prevented.
  • FIG. 34 is a rear view illustrating an electronic device according to another one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 35 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line D-D 'shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 36 is an enlarged view illustrating a portion G1 illustrated in FIG. 35.
  • 37 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion G2 shown in FIG. 35.
  • an electronic device 200 may include a first housing 201, a second housing 203, a first hinge structure 205, and a second.
  • the hinge structure 207 and a plurality of magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, 215d, 235a, 235b, 235c, and 235d mounted to the first and second housings 201 and 202 may be included.
  • the description of the same or similar components as the example will be omitted, and the plurality of magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, 215d, 235a, 235b, 235c, and 235d will be mainly described.
  • the plurality of magnets may include first magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, and 215d mounted on the first housing 201 and second magnets 235a, 235b, 235c, and 235d mounted on the second housing 203. ) May be included.
  • the first magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, and 215d may be mounted on an edge of the first housing 201, which may be spaced apart from the first and second hinge structures 205 and 207 at maximum.
  • the first magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, and 215d may be attached to the first housing 201 or the first extension part 211a extending from the first housing using the adhesive member 216a.
  • the adhesive member 216a may be an adhesive double-sided tape or a liquid adhesive.
  • the second magnets 235a, 235b, 235c, and 235d may also be mounted on an edge of the second housing 203, which may be spaced apart from the first and second hinge structures 205 and 207 to the maximum.
  • the second magnets 235a, 235b, 235c, and 235d may be attached to the second housing 203 or the second extension 231a extending from the second housing using the adhesive member 236a.
  • the adhesive member 216a may be an adhesive double-sided tape or a liquid adhesive.
  • each of the second magnets 235a, 235b, 235c, and 235d may be the first magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, and 215d.
  • the second magnets 235a, 235b, 235c, and 235d may have polarities opposite to those of the first magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, and 215d.
  • the second magnets 235a, 235b, 235c, 235d may be an S pole in a direction toward the first magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, and 215d.
  • the first magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, and 215d may correspond to the second magnet (
  • the attraction force 235a, 235b, 235c, and 235d with each other is generated to maintain a stable contact between the second surface of the first housing 201 and the fourth surface of the second housing 203.
  • the plurality of magnets 215a, 215b, 215c, 215d, 235a, 235b, 235c, and 235d can more stably maintain a state in which the selected angles, which will be described later, the first and third surfaces are 360 degrees relative to each other. Can be.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a first rechargeable battery 213 provided in the first housing 201 and a second provided in the second housing 203. It may include a rechargeable battery 233. As the first rechargeable battery 213 and the second rechargeable battery 233 are divided into the first housing 201 and the second housing 203, respectively, the first housing 201. The thickness and thickness of the second housing 203 may be similarly designed on both sides to increase the battery capacity and to facilitate the design.
  • FIG. 38 is a front view illustrating an electronic device according to another one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E-E 'shown in FIG. 40 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion G3 illustrated in FIG. 39.
  • FIG. 41 is an enlarged view of a portion G4 illustrated in FIG. 39.
  • an electronic device 300 may include a first housing 301, a second housing 303, a first hinge structure 305, and a second It may include a hinge structure 307 and a plurality of magnets (315a, 315b, 315c, 335a, 335b, 335c) mounted to the first and second housings (301, 302), the same as the above-described embodiment
  • the description of similar components will be omitted, and the plurality of magnets 315a, 315b, 315c, 335a, 335b, and 335c will be mainly described.
  • the plurality of magnets may include first magnets 315a, 315b, and 315c mounted in the first housing 301, and second magnets 335a, 335b, and 335c mounted in the second housing 303.
  • the first magnets 315a, 315b, and 315c may be mounted on edges of the first housing 301.
  • the first magnets 315a, 315b, and 315c may be attached to the first housing 301 or the first extension part 311a extending from the first housing using the adhesive member 316c.
  • the adhesive member 316c may be an adhesive double-sided tape or a liquid adhesive.
  • the second magnets 335a, 335b, and 335c may also be mounted on an edge of the second housing 303.
  • the second magnets 335a, 335b, and 335c may be attached to the second housing 303 or the second extension 331a extending from the second housing using the adhesive member 336c.
  • the adhesive member 316c may be an adhesive double-sided tape or a liquid adhesive.
  • each of the second magnets 335a, 335b, and 335c corresponds to each of the first magnets 315a, 315b, and 315c.
  • the second magnets 335a, 335b, and 335c may have opposite polarities to the first magnets 315a, 315b, and 315c.
  • the second magnets 335a, 335b, and 335c are the first magnets. It may be the S pole in the direction toward the magnets (315a, 315b, 315c). Accordingly, when the first surface of the first housing 201 and the third surface of the second housing 203 are in contact with each other, the first magnets 315a, 315b, and 315c may contact the second magnets 335a,.
  • Attraction tractions 335b and 335c with each other may be generated to more stably maintain the contact state between the first surface of the first housing 301 and the fourth surface of the second housing 303.
  • the plurality of magnets 315a, 315b, 315c, 335a, 335b, and 335c may more stably maintain a state in which the selected angles to be described later are at 0 degrees relative to each other.
  • FIG. 42 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 400 may be any one of the above-described electronic devices 100, 200, and 300, and a description of the same or similar components as those of the electronic device described above. Will be omitted.
  • an electronic device 400 may include a processor 450, a first touch screen display 451, a second touch screen display 453, and a memory 451. Can be.
  • the processor 450 is located in at least one of the first housing (eg, the first housing 101 shown in FIG. 23) or the second housing (eg, the second housing 103 shown in FIG. 23). And through at least one of the first hinge structure (eg, the first hinge structure 105 shown in FIG. 23) or the second hinge structure (eg, the second hinge structure 107 shown in FIG. 23). It may be electrically connected to the first touchscreen display 451 and / or the second touchscreen display 453.
  • the processor 450 may be provided in plural in one of the first housing or the second housing, or may be provided in each of the first housing and the second housing. And a second processor.
  • the processor 450 is connected to the first and second touch screen displays 451 to transmit an output signal to implement a screen on the first and second touch screen displays 451 or the first and second touches.
  • An input signal may be received from the screen display 451.
  • the first touch screen display 451 may include a first touch screen display module 451 a and a first touch panel 451 b.
  • the first touch screen display module 451a may receive an output signal from the processor 450 to implement a screen.
  • the first touch panel 451b may transmit an input signal generated by a user's touch to the processor 450.
  • the second touch screen display 453 may include the second display module 453a and the second touch panel 453b.
  • the second display module 453a may receive an output signal from the processor 450 to implement a screen.
  • the second touch panel 453b may transmit an input signal of a user's touch to the processor 450.
  • the memory 455 may be located in at least one of the first housing or the second housing and may be electrically connected to the processor 450.
  • the memory 455 may store instructions for driving the processor. After the commands are executed, the commands may drive the processor 450 to display a preview image selected on at least one of the first touch screen display 451 or the second touch screen display 453.
  • FIG 43 is a front view illustrating a state of use of the first and second touch screen displays of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first screen is displayed on the first touch screen display 411 of the first housing 401.
  • the second screen may be implemented on the second touch screen display 431 of the second housing 403.
  • an application eg, a gallery
  • a first screen is displayed on the first touch screen display 411
  • a second screen is displayed on the second touch screen display 431.
  • 2 screens can be displayed.
  • the user touches the first touch screen display 411 or the second touch screen display 431 in a predetermined pattern the first screen is displayed on the second touch screen display 431 and the first touch screen display 431 is displayed.
  • a third screen may be displayed on the first touch screen display 411 or the third screen may be displayed on the second touch screen display 431 while the second screen is displayed on the first touch screen display 411. .
  • 44 is a front view illustrating one screen by a first and second touch screen display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 45 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion K shown in FIG. 44.
  • the first touch screen display 411 includes a flat portion 411a disposed on a first surface of the first housing 401, and a first portion of the first housing 401. It may include a first flexible display 411b disposed at the edge.
  • the second touch screen display 411 includes a flat portion 431a disposed on a first surface of the second housing 403 and a second flexible disposed on a second edge of the second housing 403. It may include a display 431b.
  • the electronic device 400 displays one continuous screen through the first flat portion 411a, the first flexible display 411b, the second flexible display 431b, and the second flat portion 431a. Can be implemented.
  • the first flexible display 411b and the second flexible display 431b have a curved surface, and the first flat portion 411a and the second flat portion 431a have a flat surface.
  • An image displayed on the flexible display 411b and the second flexible display 431b may be different from an image displayed on the first flat portion 411a and the second flat portion 431a.
  • the processor 450 may correct a difference caused by the curved surface of the first flexible display 411b and the second flexible display 431b.
  • 46 is a front view illustrating another usage state of the first and second touch screen displays of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first screen is displayed on the first touch screen display 411 of the first housing 401.
  • This can be implemented.
  • a portion T1 of the first touch screen display 411 is enlarged on the second touch screen display 431. Can be displayed.
  • 47 is a front view illustrating still another usage state of the first and second touch screen displays of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first touch screen display 411 of the first housing 401 may include a first partition 411a and a second partition 411b.
  • the size of the second partition 411b may correspond to the size of the first partition 411a.
  • different applications may be implemented in each of the first and second partitions 411a and 411b.
  • a gallery application for implementing a photo or a picture may be implemented in the first partition 411a
  • a music application may be implemented in the second partition 411b.
  • the second touch screen display 431 of the second housing 403 may include a third partition 431a and a fourth partition 431b.
  • the size of the fourth divided area 431b may correspond to the size of the third area 431a.
  • different applications may be implemented in each of the third and fourth partitions 431a and 431b.
  • a news application may be implemented in the third region 431a
  • a portion of the main screen for example, a clock, a date, and various icons for driving an application
  • the electronic device 400 implements various applications in the first, second, third, and fourth divided regions 411a, 411b, 431a, and 431b so that a user can simultaneously use a single electronic device for various contents ( content).
  • 48A is a front view illustrating still another use state of first and second touch screen displays of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first, second, third, and fourth divided regions 411a, 411b, 431a, and 431b when one of the first, second, third, and fourth divided regions 411a, 411b, 431a, and 431b is touched by a first gesture, the first, second, third, and third portions may be touched.
  • the sizes of the four divided regions 411a, 411b, 431a, and 431b may be changed.
  • the first gesture may mean that the first gesture is moved in a specific direction in a state in which one point of the first, second, third, and fourth divided regions 411a, 411b, 431a, and 431b is touched.
  • the size of the second divided area 411b increases, and The size of the first divided area 411a may be reduced by the increased size of the second divided area 411b.
  • the size of the second divided area 411a is decreased, and The size of the first divided area 411a may increase by the reduced size of the second divided area 411b.
  • the first application implemented in the first partitioned region 411a may be implemented in the second partitioned region 411b while simultaneously being touched by a second gesture.
  • a second application implemented in the region 411b may be implemented in the first partitioned region 411a. That is, the first and second applications may be implemented in the changed first and second partitions 411a and 411b as the first and second applications are touched by the second gesture.
  • the second gesture may mean that the second gesture is rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction while being touched at one point of the first divided area or the second divided area.
  • the second gesture is not limited to being rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, but may be a touch of various patterns.
  • the third and fourth divided regions 431a and 431b whose third and fourth applications implemented in the third and fourth divided regions 431a and 431b are also touched by the second gesture, and thus the positions of the third and fourth divided regions 431a and 431b are changed. It can be implemented in
  • 48B is a front view illustrating still another use state of the first and second touch screen displays of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the third divided region 431a and the first The second divided screen 431b and the third divided area 431a and the fourth divided area 431b may be implemented in one of the entire screens of the combined second touch screen display 431.
  • the third gesture is configured to touch the second touch screen display 431 while touching one point of the first and second divided regions 411a and 411b in which one of the first and second applications is implemented. It may mean to be moved in the direction facing.
  • the third divided region 431a and the fourth divided region ( 431b) As one of the first and second applications implemented in the first and second divided regions 411a and 411b is touched by a third gesture, the third divided region 431a and the fourth divided region ( 431b). In this case, an application implemented in one of the third and fourth partitions 431a and 431b may be implemented in the first and second partitions 411a and 411b.
  • the third and fourth applications implemented in the third and fourth divided regions 413a and 431b is touched by a third gesture, the first divided region 411a and the second divided region ( 411b). In this case, an application implemented in one of the first partition 411a and the first partition 411b may be implemented in the third and fourth partitions 431a and 431b.
  • 49 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which an electronic device is mounted in a longitudinal direction and mounted according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the second housing 403 may rotate to have a predetermined angle with respect to the first housing 401.
  • the elastic members 159 (FIG. 1) of the first hinge structure 405 and the elastic members 179, 179c (FIG. 1) of the second hinge structure 407 may be formed of the first housing 401 and the first material. 2 housing 403 can be maintained in the open state.
  • the electronic device 400 may be erected in a longitudinal direction and mounted on a desk or a table.
  • 50 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device inclinedly mounted according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the second housing 403 may rotate to have a predetermined angle with respect to the first housing 401.
  • the elastic members 159 (FIG. 1) of the first hinge structure 405 and the elastic members 179, 179c (FIG. 1) of the second hinge structure 407 may be formed of the first housing 401 and the first material. 2 housing 403 can be maintained in the open state. As the first housing 401 is maintained at a predetermined angle with respect to the second housing 403, the first housing 401 and the second housing 403 may be separated from each other. It can be mounted obliquely with the bottom surface.
  • 51 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a first housing of an electronic device is inclinedly mounted according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the second housing 403 may rotate to have a predetermined angle with respect to the first housing 401.
  • the elastic members 159 (FIG. 1) of the first hinge structure 405 and the elastic members 179, 179c (FIG. 1) of the second hinge structure 407 may be formed of the first housing 401 and the first material.
  • 2 housing 403 can be maintained in the open state. As the first housing 401 is maintained at a predetermined angle with respect to the second housing 403, the second housing 403 faces the bottom surface of the desk (or table) while the first housing 401 is opened.
  • the housing 403 may be mounted to be inclined with the bottom surface of the desk (or dining table).
  • FIG. 52 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a second surface of a first housing and a fourth surface of a second housing of the electronic device face each other, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 53 is a front view of FIG. 52.
  • 54 is a rear view of FIG. 52.
  • 55 is a top view of FIG. 52.
  • FIG. 56 is a left side view of FIG. 42.
  • 57 is a right side view of FIG. 42.
  • 58 is a bottom view of FIG. 58.
  • a fourth surface of the second housing 403 (eg, an opposite surface on which the second touch screen display of the second housing 403 is disposed) is the first housing 401. May contact a second surface of the substrate (eg, an opposite surface on which the first touchscreen display 411 of the first housing 401 is disposed).
  • the state in which the second surface of the first housing 401 contacts the fourth surface of the second housing 403 may be defined as a second state.
  • the second state may be defined as an angle at which the first and third surfaces are 360 degrees with respect to each other.
  • the first hinge structure 405 and the second hinge structure 407 may include the first housing 401 and the second housing 403. Allow to rotate relative to each other between the state and the second state.
  • the electronic device 401 configured as the second housing 403 facing the first housing 401 may increase the portability while simultaneously displaying the first touch screen display 411. have.
  • a proximity sensor (not shown) may be provided on the second surface of the first housing 401 or the fourth surface of the second housing 403.
  • the proximity sensor detects that the second housing 403 faces the first housing 401
  • the proximity sensor transmits a detection signal to the processor 450 to be described later, and then the processor
  • the power of the touch screen display 431 may be cut off.
  • whether to shut off the power of the second touch screen display 431 may be determined by software setting implemented in the electronic device.
  • the processor 450 (FIG. 42) may output an image indicating a power saving mode to the second touch screen display 431 by software setting.
  • the touch of the predetermined pattern may be utilized as an input signal to the electronic device.
  • the screen implemented in the first touch screen display 411 may be switched to another screen or the implemented application may be changed to another application.
  • the user may conveniently generate an input signal by touching the second touch screen display 431 adjacent to the finger. Can be.
  • a typical electronic device may include a front camera installed at the front of the housing and a rear camera installed at the rear of the housing.
  • the touch screen display installed at the front of the housing may implement an image acquired by the rear camera, and the user looks at the touch screen display and You can shoot images.
  • the touch screen display installed at the front of the housing may implement an image acquired by the front camera. The user can take an image of his body while looking at the touch screen display.
  • a typical electronic device may include two cameras (for example, a front camera and a rear camera) in order to conveniently photograph an external environment or a body of a user while looking at a touch screen display.
  • the electronic device 400 includes one camera 413a such that an image captured by the camera 413a is displayed on the first touch screen display 411. Or it may be implemented in one of the second touch screen display 431.
  • the camera 413a may not be disposed on the second surface while being disposed on the first surface.
  • the second touch screen display 431 may implement an image acquired by the camera 413a while the camera 413a faces the external environment. The user may take an image of a desired external environment while looking at the second touch screen display 431.
  • the camera 413a faces the user's body and the first touch screen display 411 may implement an image acquired by the camera 413a. have.
  • the user may take an image of his / her own body while looking at the first touch screen display 411a.
  • the electronic device 400 may include at least one of the first touch screen display 411 or the second touch screen display 431 in which an image captured by the camera 413a is captured. As implemented in one, the user can conveniently photograph the external environment and one's body with only one camera 431a.
  • the electronic device 400 may include a plurality of cameras.
  • One of the plurality of cameras may be the camera 413a, and another one of the plurality of cameras may have a fourth surface (eg, the second touch screen display 431) installed on the second housing 403. Cotton)).
  • the electronic device 400 may include a plurality of cameras, the plurality of cameras may be the camera 413a, and the other one of the plurality of cameras is the camera ( It may be installed on the first surface of the first housing 401 in which 413a is installed.
  • FIG. 59 is a block diagram illustrating an operation sequence of rotating the first and second housings of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 60 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which first and second housings of an electronic device are rotated between 0 degrees and 180 degrees according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 61 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which first and second housings of an electronic device are rotated between 180 degrees and 360 degrees according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first and second housings 401 and 403 are rotated while being rotated such that angles between the first and second housings 401 and 403 correspond to 0 to 360 degrees. Can be maintained.
  • the operation of rotating the first and second housings 401 and 403 (S10) is an operation of rotating the angle between the first housing 401 and the second housing 403 to 0 degrees (S11),
  • the operation between the first housing 401 and the second housing 403 is rotated so that the angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees (S12), between the first housing 401 and the second housing 403 Rotating so that the angle is 180 degrees (S13), Rotating so that the angle between the first housing 401 and the second housing 403 is greater than 180 degrees and less than 360 degrees (S14) and the first housing It may include an operation (S15) to rotate so that the angle between the 401 and the second housing 403 is 360 degrees.
  • the first and second housings 401 and 403 may be formed of the first touch screen display 412 and the first touch screen.
  • the two touchscreen displays 432 may be in contact with each other to protect the first and second touchscreen displays 412 and 432 from the outside. That is, the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure allow the first housing 401 and the second housing 403 to rotate relative to each other, thereby allowing the first housing 401 and the second housing to rotate. 403 may be placed in the first state.
  • the first housing 401 or the second housing 403 may be rotated to be greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees, as illustrated in FIGS. 60C to 60H.
  • One of the first and second touch screen displays 412 and 432 may display a screen while being mounted on a lap (or desk).
  • the second touch screen display 432 of the second housing 403 may be implemented as a keypad.
  • An operation S13 of rotating the angle between the first housing 401 and the second housing 403 such that the angle is 180 degrees may include the first and second curved surfaces, as illustrated in FIGS. 60I to 60J.
  • the angle between the first housing 401 and the second housing 403 may be rotated such that the angle is 180 degrees.
  • the 180 degrees may mean an intermediate point between the first state and the second state.
  • the first surface and the third surface may together form a first plane
  • the second surface and the fourth surface may together form a second plane.
  • One screen implemented by the first and second touch screen displays may be displayed on the first plane, and the second plane may correspond to a surface on which the electronic device is mounted.
  • the angle between the first housing 401 and the second housing 403 is rotated such that the angle is 360 degrees.
  • the first and second touch screen displays are illustrated.
  • the 412 and 432 are exposed to the outside, the first and second housings 401 and 403 are folded to each other, and the size of the electronic device 401 is reduced to about half, thereby improving portability of the electronic device. Can be.
  • an electronic device may include: a first housing including a first touch screen display; A second housing including a second touch screen display and rotatably coupled to the first housing; A hinge structure disposed between the first housing and the second housing, the hinge structure configured to rotatably couple the first housing and the second housing with respect to each other, the first touch screen display adjacent to the hinge structure.
  • the first side may be curved, and the second side of the second touch screen display adjacent to the hinge structure may be curved to face the first side of the first touch screen display.
  • the first touch screen display or the second touch screen display may include a window member; Touch panel; And a display module having flexibility, wherein the display module of the first touch screen display and the display module of the second touch screen display may be adjacent to each other.
  • a distance between the first and second touch screen displays May be formed to be narrow so that the screens displayed on the first and second touch screen displays are continuously displayed.
  • the hinge structure may include a first hinge structure and a second hinge structure, and the first side surface of the first touch screen display and the second side surface of the second touch screen display may be It may be disposed between the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure.
  • first housing and the second housing further comprising a flexible circuit board for electrically connecting the first housing and the second housing, wherein at least a portion of the flexible circuit board is accommodated in the hinge structure, When the first housing and the second housing rotate relative to each other, the first housing and the second housing may be bent or unfolded to maintain a physical connection between the first housing and the second housing.
  • a speaker is provided in the first housing, and a speaker hole corresponding to the speaker is provided in the second housing in a state in which the first housing and the second housing face each other. Can be formed.
  • Second magnets corresponding to the first magnet may be provided, and the first magnet may attract the second magnet to maintain a state in which the first housing and the second housing face each other.
  • a camera is provided on a first surface of the first housing, and the image photographed by the camera is provided in a state in which the first housing and the second housing face each other.
  • the preview image may be implemented on one of the first touch screen display and the second touch screen display.
  • the first and second touch screen displays may include the first touch screen when the second housing is rotated with respect to the first housing and disposed in parallel with the first housing.
  • the first image displayed on the display and the second image displayed on the second touch screen display may be combined to implement one screen.

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